AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Fresno California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:18:04 -0600 The Fresno City And County Convention And Visitors Bureau Books Three Year Order Of Eastern Star Contract With A Total Economic Impact Of $900,000.... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/the-fresno-city-and-county-convention-and-visitors-bureau-books-three-year-order-of-eastern-235569 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/the-fresno-city-and-county-convention-and-visitors-bureau-books-three-year-order-of-eastern-235569 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Fresno, CA -- DPS Telecom, a leading provider of network alarm monitoring solutions, announced on November 20, 2009 the release of the SiteMON IP G2,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/dps-telecom-releases-new-surveillance-ip-camera-with-embedded-rtu-monitoring-features-235789 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/dps-telecom-releases-new-surveillance-ip-camera-with-embedded-rtu-monitoring-features-235789 Business and Professional Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Holidays Are Upon Us – Make A Weekend Of It With Dr. Seuss! Say goodbye to the Grinch and Mr. Scrooge blues! The Holidays are here, and we are... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-november-19-2009-235498 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-november-19-2009-235498 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Bob McInturf, Mike Nury, and Vince Petrucci to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards Fresno, CA - At their 7th Annual San Joaquin Valley Wine... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/winegrowers-to-recognize-industry-luminaries-at-annual-forum-234851 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/winegrowers-to-recognize-industry-luminaries-at-annual-forum-234851 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 FRESNO, CA  - The 7th Annual San Joaquin Valley Wine & Grape Industry Forum will be held at Pardini's Banquet Hall in Fresno.  Staying... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/franzia-to-highlight-7th-annual-winegrowers-forum-233989 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/franzia-to-highlight-7th-annual-winegrowers-forum-233989 Business and Professional Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Salzer Collection A Hit On Japan Tour More than 750,000 people saw the Met's Salzer Collection when it toured Japan recently.  A big thank you... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-news-november-11-2009-233597 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-news-november-11-2009-233597 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Winter Hours Announced Beginning November 9, 2009, the Met will observe winter hours of Friday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Seuss has... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-news-november-3-2009-231024 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-news-november-3-2009-231024 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A Very Seuss-Y Saturday This Saturday, October 31, the exhibition we have been waiting for, The Art of Dr. Seuss - A Retrospective Exhibition, opens... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-october-27-2009-229320 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-october-27-2009-229320 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/coalinga/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-fresno-county-226951 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/coalinga/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-fresno-county-226951 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fresno, CA – The purpose of a historic home tour is to promote preservation of homes and neighborhoods, to showcase Fresno’s diverse... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-historical-society-s-historic-home-tour-huntington-boulevard-225294 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-historical-society-s-historic-home-tour-huntington-boulevard-225294 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 BID HIGH, BID FAST, BID NOW! As part of the Masquerade at the Met, The Metropolitan Club has opened up bidding on some luxurious prizes from the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-october-20-2009-224577 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-october-20-2009-224577 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jenny Sutter (Kelsey Oliver) is home from Iraq. She's a 30-year-old Marine, minus her lower right leg. With a mind filled with horrific memories.... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/looking-inside-war-s-silences-224124 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/looking-inside-war-s-silences-224124 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 IMAGINATION MOVERS FIRST-EVER NATIONAL THEATER TOUR “LIVE FROM THE IDEA WAREHOUSE CONCERT TOUR 2009” KICKS... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-223560 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-223560 Arts and Entertainment Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 For tickets visit towertheatrefresno.org or charge by phone at 559-485-9050 Call The Tower Theatre Box Office at 559-485-9050 for additional events... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/what-s-happening-at-the-tower-theatre-2009-222804 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/what-s-happening-at-the-tower-theatre-2009-222804 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 CHAGALL'S ETCHINGS ON VIEW NOW Marc Chagall: The Early Etchings from the 1920s is on view at the Met now through January 17, 2010. The exhibition... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-october-12-2009-222724 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-october-12-2009-222724 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Fresno County, CA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Fresno County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/coalinga/news/fresno-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-fresno-county-220787 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/coalinga/news/fresno-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-fresno-county-220787 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Fresno County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/coalinga/news/fresno-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-fresno-county-221640 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/coalinga/news/fresno-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-fresno-county-221640 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Science Of Wine! Our next Science of Wine is Thursday October 8, 2009! Just a few seats left, reserve yours today! You won't want to miss a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-october-6-2009-219721 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-october-6-2009-219721 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Don’t Miss Masquerade At The Met! It’s the Fresno party of the year – and you won’t want to miss it! On October 24, 2009 at 6pm, The... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-september-29-2009-217689 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-september-29-2009-217689 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Get Your Hands On Chagall Chagall for Children is now on view! Bring your children down to the Met for some hands on fun with the fabulous works of... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-september-22-2009-216154 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/fresno-metropolitan-museum-newsletter-september-22-2009-216154 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 10:00am - Noon   The Power of Email Marketing: “How to do email marketing well” Register  http://tinyurl.com/Fresno-10am-Class Great... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/central-valley-score-presents-email-marketing-workshop-215902 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/central-valley-score-presents-email-marketing-workshop-215902 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Fresno 4 County SCORE presents the final workshop of its Extreme Retail Makeover series. The workshop will focus on helping businesses prepare for... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/extreme-retail-makeover-finale-215267 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/extreme-retail-makeover-finale-215267 Business and Professional Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Camp Night With the Sons of the San Joaquin! Catch Ray Appleton playing harmonica with the Sons! The largest Civil War reenactment and living... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/20th-annual-the-civil-war-revisited-215208 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/fresno/news/20th-annual-the-civil-war-revisited-215208 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500